Toshi Sabri
Muhammad Ovez Sabri, popularly known as Toshi Sabri, is a singer of Rajasthan's Sabri Family. Toshi specializes in many genres ranging from Qawwali to Pop. He is also lead playback singer on Raaz 2 in a song titled "Maahi".
Toshi Sabri was born in Punjab (4th July) , India but later moved to Jaipur in Rajasthan. Sabri, being from a musical family, started singing at an early age. Sabri's father is a classical Indian musician. Sharib Sabri, his brother, also belongs to the musical field and has participated in a few musical contests as well.
Toshi has often mentioned his struggle after coming to Mumbai since the previous two years before being chosen to feature on Amul Star Voice of India. He left his studies before giving 12th standard exams, and thus he couldn't find a decent job in Mumbai. Wanting to prove himself as a singer and get a big break, he sang at weddings, parties, occasions, restaurants, and even in a bar.
Toshi Finished 4th in Amul Star Voice of despite being the best singer on the show. He later participated in Ustaadon ke Ustaad and was among the top 4 finalists but unfortunatley again he did not win. Later in 2008 he participated in Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar which brought the best contestants from different reality shows from different channels. Toshi despite being the best singer on the show did not get much support from the judges and was eliminated after reaching the top 5.
But it was after those reality shows that his career really started. Toshi has sung in many popular bollywood movies. These include: Judai from Jannat, Jaage hai Baad Muddat ke from Summer 2007, Nathani Utaro from Horn OK Please. He got his real bigg break when Mahesh Bhatt approached him and his brother Sharib to compose and sing a song for his next film Raaz-The Mystery Continues. The song titled "Maahi" turned out to be one of the biggest hits of 2009.
With the success "Maahi" Mahesh Bhatt approached Toshi and Sharib to compose for their next movie titled Jashnn. Although the movie did not do so well, the music was superhit. Toshi and Sharib are also composing for Madhur Bhandarkar's Jail, Vaada Raha, Rutba and Vikram Bhatts Phir. Toshi is also singing in many upcoming movies which include Salman Khan's Veer.
Toshi Sabri was born in Punjab (4th July) , India but later moved to Jaipur in Rajasthan. Sabri, being from a musical family, started singing at an early age. Sabri's father is a classical Indian musician. Sharib Sabri, his brother, also belongs to the musical field and has participated in a few musical contests as well.
Toshi has often mentioned his struggle after coming to Mumbai since the previous two years before being chosen to feature on Amul Star Voice of India. He left his studies before giving 12th standard exams, and thus he couldn't find a decent job in Mumbai. Wanting to prove himself as a singer and get a big break, he sang at weddings, parties, occasions, restaurants, and even in a bar.
Toshi Finished 4th in Amul Star Voice of despite being the best singer on the show. He later participated in Ustaadon ke Ustaad and was among the top 4 finalists but unfortunatley again he did not win. Later in 2008 he participated in Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar which brought the best contestants from different reality shows from different channels. Toshi despite being the best singer on the show did not get much support from the judges and was eliminated after reaching the top 5.
But it was after those reality shows that his career really started. Toshi has sung in many popular bollywood movies. These include: Judai from Jannat, Jaage hai Baad Muddat ke from Summer 2007, Nathani Utaro from Horn OK Please. He got his real bigg break when Mahesh Bhatt approached him and his brother Sharib to compose and sing a song for his next film Raaz-The Mystery Continues. The song titled "Maahi" turned out to be one of the biggest hits of 2009.
With the success "Maahi" Mahesh Bhatt approached Toshi and Sharib to compose for their next movie titled Jashnn. Although the movie did not do so well, the music was superhit. Toshi and Sharib are also composing for Madhur Bhandarkar's Jail, Vaada Raha, Rutba and Vikram Bhatts Phir. Toshi is also singing in many upcoming movies which include Salman Khan's Veer.
